Month: September 2024

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-20-2024 TO 9-24-2024

On 9/20, a West Deptford resident received a traffic summons for obstructing public streets by crossing S. Broad Street on his bicycle, causing vehicles to brake to avoid hitting him. Court date is pending.

On 9/20, a resident of Camden was charged with hindering apprehension, resisting arrest, possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), possession of prescription legend drugs, aggravated assault on a police officer, and refusing to submit to fingerprinting after providing a false name during a pedestrian stop. The suspect also had an active warrant for his arrest from Camden City. He was taken to Salem County Jail, and a court date is pending.

On 9/21, while conducting directed patrol on S. Broad Street, officers saw a male who they knew had an active warrant for his arrest enter Towne Liquors. The officers approached the individual and informed him that he was under arrest. Upon searching the individual incident to arrest, the officers found that he was in possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS). The issuing municipality, Haddon Township, released the individual on his own recognizance (ROR) for their warrant and provided a new court date. The individual was charged with possession of CDS. The court date is pending.

On 9/22, a kind citizen located a cell phone near a bush on S. Broad Street and turned it in as found property. The owner is unknown at this time. The phone was placed into evidence for safekeeping.

On 9/22, officers were called to Acme regarding a shoplifting incident in progress. Employees reported that two men had entered the store, filled a cart with $269.65 worth of merchandise, and left without paying. Upon arriving, the officers found the suspected vehicle still in the parking lot with both suspects inside and the stolen merchandise in the back. The stolen merchandise was returned to Acme. The owner of the vehicle, who happened to be one of the suspects’ fathers, approached the officers to inquire about the situation. After explaining what had happened and questioning why he didn’t intervene, the father said he can’t tell his son what to do. Both men were charged with shoplifting, and court dates are pending.

On 9/23, a Delaware Street resident was charged with possession of CDS and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Court date pending.

On 9/23, a Walnut Street resident was charged with DUI, refusing to provide a breath sample, disorderly conduct, and breach of peace. Court date is pending.

On 9/24, the owner of Good Deal Transmission contacted the police to report a suspicious incident that occurred during the overnight hours. The owner explained that an unknown male entered the gated property by climbing the fence. The male walked around, lifting car door handles, and entered a few vehicles; however, there was nothing of value inside, so he moved on. This incident remains under investigation.

On 9/24, during a traffic stop, it was discovered that the driver had a warrant for his arrest and did not have a driver’s license. Haddonfield, the issuing municipality, granted the individual release on his own recognizance (ROR) and provided a new court date. The driver was issued a summons for driving without a license and advised that he could not operate the vehicle until he obtained a valid license. The court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-17-2024 TO 9-19-2024

On 9/17, a Myrtle Avenue resident was charged with criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, harassment, breach of peace, and trespassing after causing a disturbance at the residence. Court date pending.

On 9/17, officers observed a male walking down N. Broad Street who was known to have an active warrant for his arrest. Upon seeing the police, the suspect began to run behind the Lukoil Gas Station. The suspect was apprehended and placed under arrest. In addition to his warrant, he was charged with resisting arrest by flight, aggravated assault on a police officer, and obstruction of law. The male was lodged in the Salem County Jail, pending his court date.

On 9/18, a Cooper Street property owner was issued a summons for failing to obtain a certificate of occupancy after notice was given in August. The court date is pending.

On 9/18, a homeowner on Franklin Street was issued a summons for failing to address high weeds/grass and trash/debris on the property after receiving over 30 days’ notice. A court date is pending.

On 9/18, a summons was issued to the owner/occupant of a property on E. Barber Avenue after they failed to repair or replace a boarded-up front window. The court date is pending.

On 9/18, the owners of a Myrtle Avenue property were issued summonses for failing to repair a fence and remove trash/debris from the apartment complex. Court date is pending.

On 9/18, a property owner on S. Broad Street was issued summonses for failing to address high weeds/grass and trash/debris on the property. A court date is pending.

On 9/18, a Fourth Street resident was charged with criminal mischief and taking a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent after causing a disturbance at the residence and fleeing before police arrived. Court date pending.

On 9/18, officers were called to a residence in Woodbury Heights regarding an unwanted person. The homeowner reported that her son started destroying her kitchen after he was denied the use of their vehicle. A temporary restraining order was granted. The victim was informed about the process of signing complaints in the future if she changed her mind. No further assistance was required.

On 9/19, a West Deptford resident was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, breach of peace, and possession of an open container of alcohol after an altercation in a parking lot behind a property on S. Broad Street. The court date is pending.

On 9/19, an Allen Street resident was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Court date pending.

On 9/19, a resident of Woodland Avenue reported that their motorcycle had been stolen overnight while parked at the rear of their property. The motorcycle was entered as stolen in the NCIC database. On 9/22, Mt. Ephraim Police recovered the stolen motorcycle and arrested the suspect. The motorcycle was removed from the NCIC database, and the owner was informed of the location where the motorcycle was towed and being held.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-13-2024 TO 9-16-2024

On 9/13, a Franklin Street resident was charged with simple assault as the result of a fight that occurred on S. Broad Street. Court date pending.

On 9/13, a Pitman resident was charged with selling CDS in public and loitering after being observed selling marijuana on the side of the Conoco Gas Station. Court date pending.

On 9/14, officers responded to Wawa in Woodbury Heights for a shoplifting incident. The manager reported that a male entered the store and stole a carton of Newport 100 cigarettes. The manager provided a detailed description of the male and the vehicle that was waiting for him. The suspect, who is a resident of Mantua, was identified by the officers and charged with shoplifting. A court date is pending.

On 9/14, a resident of Progress Avenue reported that he left his foldable E-Bike unsecured in his backyard next to the stairs the previous night, and someone stole it during the overnight hours. The victim mentioned that this isn’t the first time he has had a bike stolen. There are no suspects at this time.

On 9/15, a resident of Camden was charged with contempt of court, trespassing, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, obstruction, and breach of peace after violating a final restraining order. The female individual was taken into custody and is currently being held in the Salem County Jail. A court date is pending.

On 9/16, a property owner on Green Street received a summons for high grass and weeds after failing to address the issue. Court date is pending.

On 9/16, a Sewell resident was issued summonses for careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident after backing into a parked car and leaving. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-9-2024 TO 9-12-2024

On 9/9, a Dare Street resident was issued summonses for unlicensed rental, allowing someone to live at the rental who is not on the lease and a nuisance at the rental due to several calls for service to this address. The court date is pending.

On 9/9, a resident of Cherry Hill informed officers that he had allowed a friend who lives in Woodbury to use his van. However, the friend’s roommate stole the van and crashed it in Haddonfield. Nobody knew of the theft until Haddonfield police informed him that the vehicle had been crashed and totaled. The male was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, and the court date is pending.

On 9/10, property owners on N. Broad Street, E. Centre Street, W. Centre Street, S. Davis Street, Carpenter Street, and Cooper Street received municipal ordinance violations for failing to address high grass and weeds on their properties. Court dates are pending.

On 9/10, Newton Avenue and Walnut Street property owners were issued summonses for failure to obtain a certificate of occupancy and failure to register a rental with the city. Court dates are pending.

On 9/11, a Mantua resident was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), careless driving, reckless driving, delaying traffic, possession of controlled dangerous substances (CDS) inside a motor vehicle, and unsafe operation of a motor vehicle after being found passed out inside the vehicle on North Broad Street. The court date is pending.

On 9/12, officers were called to a Sober Living House on Glassboro Road in Woodbury Heights due to an unwanted person. The caller informed the officers that a former tenant had arrived at the residence to collect his belongings. The male individual broke a basement window and entered the home, where he destroyed property. The individual was arrested and charged with burglary, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest. He was then transported to Salem County Jail, and his court date is pending.

On 9/12, a resident of Huntsville, Alabama turned herself in on a warrant for her arrest. The warrant was confirmed, and the woman was processed and lodged in the Salem County Jail. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
9-5-2024 TO 9-8-2024

On 9/5, a Trenton resident was charged with driving while their license was suspended, being an unlicensed driver, and failing to exhibit their driver’s license. The court date is pending.

On 9/5, a resident of Cooper Street was observed on the sidewalk drinking alcohol. The alcohol was properly disposed of and he was given a summons for possession of an open container of alcohol and consuming alcohol in public. The court date is pending.

On 9/6, a Medford resident was charged with possession of CDS, possession of CDS paraphernalia, failure to give CDS to police, and traffic summonses for failure to signal, delaying traffic, and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle as a result of a motor vehicle stop. The court date is pending.

On 9/7, officers responded to Wawa in Woodbury Heights for a shoplifting report. Employees advised that a male entered the store and stole several drinks and a pack of M&Ms. The employee advised officers to return later to speak with his manager, who could provide more details.

On 9/8, officers were called to a residence on Hunter Street due to a noise complaint. The homeowner said she would lower the music. Officers had to return to the location multiple times and issued summonses for loud noise. A court date is pending.

On 9/8, while on patrol in the area of Glassboro Road and Elm Avenue, officers observed a man consuming alcohol and throwing the can onto the ground. The subject was once again informed that he could not consume alcohol in public and was issued a summons for possession of an open container of alcohol, consuming alcohol in public, and littering. A court date is pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
8-27-2024 TO 8-31-2024

On 8/27, a summons for high weeds/grass was issued to a Glover Street property owner. Court date pending.

On 8/27, a N. Broad Street property owner was issued summons for failing to repair multiple exterior building issues. Court date pending.

On 8/28, officers responded to a shoplifting complaint at Wawa in Woodbury Heights. Employees reported that a man entered the store, filled a bag with energy drinks, and left without paying. The employees were able to provide a vehicle registration number and description of the man and the driver of the vehicle he fled in. On August 28th, detectives identified the male and charged him with shoplifting. The driver was also charged with shoplifting accomplice liability. Court dates are pending.

On 8/28, officers responded to Aldi for a shoplifting incident. Employees reported that a female walked out with two bags full of laundry detergent. They stated that if the items were returned, they would not file complaints. Officers located the suspect, and she apologized for stealing. The items were returned to Aldi, and the woman was advised that she was no longer welcome inside the store. She was warned that if she returned, she would be charged with trespassing.

On 8/29, while patrolling the area of S. Broad Street, officers located a female who was known to have several active warrants for her arrest. She was processed at the police department and transported to the Salem County Jail. Her court date is pending.

On 8/29, a N. Evergreen Avenue resident was charged with simple assault and endangering the welfare of a child as the result of a domestic incident that occurred at the residence. Court date pending.

On 8/29, a Delaware Street resident was charged with simple assault as the result of a domestic incident that occurred inside the residence. Court date pending.

On 8/30, while conducting a traffic stop, it was discovered that the driver had an active warrant for his arrest. The driver was processed at the police department and transported to the Salem County Jail with a court date pending.

On 8/30, officers responded to a resident on Chestnut Avenue regarding a barking dog. The caller reported that the dog had been barking non-stop for several hours. Attempts to contact the dog’s owner were unsuccessful. A summons was issued to the owner, and a court date is pending.

On 8/31, a resident of Morris Street was charged with criminal mischief, breach of peace, and several housing code violations after causing damage to the property during an altercation. Court date pending.

On 8/31, officers responded to a residence on N. Evergreen Avenue regarding a domestic incident. The caller was informed about her domestic violence rights and advised that she could apply for a TRO, which she refused.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
8-22-2024 TO 8-26-2024

On 8/22, officers responded to PG Tool’s for a criminal mischief complaint. Employees reported that one of their work vans was broken into overnight. The passenger-side window was shattered, and the van rummaged through. Currently, there are no suspects.

On 8/22, a resident of Camden was charged with simple assault following a domestic incident inside a Woodlake Apartment. Court date pending.

On 8/23, during a traffic stop, it was learned the driver had a suspended driver’s license and an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The issuing municipality granted an ROR with a new court date. The driver was given a ticket for driving with a suspended license and was explicitly instructed not to drive the vehicle. A court date is pending.

On 8/24, a Woodbury resident was issued summonses for unregistered vehicle, fictitious plates, and no insurance. The court date is pending.

On 8/25, an Aberdeen Place resident was charged with Simple Assault after an altercation occurred outside the residence. Court date pending.

On 8/26, a Blackwood resident was issued a summons for possession of an open container of alcohol in public after officers observed the male holding the can. The alcohol was dumped, and the can was placed in a nearby trash can. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
8-19-2024 TO 8-21-2024

On 8/19, officers observed two men drinking alcohol in Lot 323. Both men were advised once again that they could not consume alcohol in public spaces. Both parties were issued summonses for consuming alcohol in public and possession of an open container. Court dates are pending.

On 8/19, a resident of Lake Avenue was issued a summons for his dog running at large after his dog ran out of the house and attacked another dog being walked by its owner. The court date is pending.

On 8/20, a resident of Westville was issued summonses for lewdness, indecent behavior, improper behavior, and breach of peace after causing a disturbance on the lawn in front of Inspira. Court date is pending.

On 8/20, a High Street resident reported someone entered her unlocked vehicle sometime overnight. The suspect took money, debit and credit cards, and her driver’s license. There are no suspects currently. When the suspect is identified he or she will be charged accordingly.\

On 8/21, a Thorofare resident was charged with shoplifting after being identified as the male who stole $143.86 worth of Red Bull drinks from Wawa in Woodbury Heights. Court date pending.

WOODBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT CRIME BLOTTER
8-15-2024 TO 8-18-2024

On 8/15, a High Street resident was issued traffic summonses for maintenance of lamps, unregistered vehicle, unlicensed driver, and fictitious plates. The plates were removed from the vehicle. Court date pending.

On 8/15, a Woodbury resident was charged with trespassing after returning to Aldi when he was made aware not to come back. The court date is pending.

On 8/15, officers responded to the J&D Liquor store for a report of shoplifting. Employees reported that an unknown male entered the store and asked if they carried a specific brand of alcohol. After the item was retrieved and scanned, the male took the bottle and ran out of the store. The incident is currently under investigation, and if the suspect is identified, appropriate charges will be filed.

On 8/16, during a traffic stop, the driver was found to have a warrant for his arrest. The male was placed under arrest and taken to the police station for processing. Afterward, the Sheriff’s Department transported him to the Salem County Jail. A court date is pending.

On 8/16, a Woodbury resident came to the police station to report an assault that took place the previous night. The victim stated that his friend had assaulted him over money owed. The officers explained the procedure for filing complaints with the Deptford court if he decides to do so.

On 8/17, Acme employees reported a shoplifting incident involving two females who stole over $4,149.64 worth of over-the-counter medication, cosmetics, and haircare products. On 8/20, detectives identified one of the women and charged her with 3rd-degree shoplifting and receiving stolen property. The other woman will be charged once she is identified. The court date is pending.

On 8/17, a Deptford resident was issued traffic summonses for careless driving and failure to provide insurance documents after causing an accident on Delaware Street.

On 8/17, a temporary restraining order was issued to a Second Street resident following an altercation inside the home. Court date is pending.

On 8/18, officers were dispatched to a High Street residence for a roommate disagreement. Both parties were advised how to sign complaints at the Deptford Joint Municipal Court.

On 8/18, a Paulsboro resident was charged with Simple Assault after a domestic incident occurred inside the victim’s vehicle. Court date pending.